TECHNICOLOUR

Tell us what female empowerment means to you. Female empowerment I think, is still an issue worldwide, where we still see the numbers of male-dominated positions being higher than females. However in Qatar, gender equality is improving drastically, thanks to H.H. Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, a great motivator to all women. Females have stood up and stood out in the country. I am glad that more females in Qatar are taking risks to open up businesses, becoming entrepreneurs, more dependent on themselves as well as take important positions in the public sectors alongside men.

Positivity is everything. Name someone who has impacted your approach to life, and strengthened your position as a strong female in Qatar. What did they do to help you through your personal journey?

I owe it all to my parents and husband for believing in me when many didn’t. I am also thankful to Doha Film Institute (DFI), for their continued support when it comes to animation and film making. DFI offered me a grant, guidance and the funding for my first animated short film. They were with me every step of the way, connecting me to famous script writers, talented artists and creative sound designers around the world. They have helped me develop myself from being an animator, to an animation director and producer. Because of them, my film got screened at ‘Cannes Film Festival’.

Knowledge is power. What challenge have you overcome as a female and how did this mould your approach to everyday life?

I believe that you always have to challenge yourself, regardless of your gender. Proving that you learn and improve as you go along, it’s what makes us better, and if you make mistakes along the way, that is fine, you will need to push yourself and that will make success that much sweeter. Being a female in the animation world is stressful and difficult, yet i enjoy it so much and will continue on this path regardless. This determination made me more confident in my everyday life. I am no longer afraid of risks nor challenges. Today, there are no excuses due to the limitless sources we have. You only have to be truly passionate about it, go for it, and the opportunities will come. Just remember: “If you can dream it…you can do it!” - Walt Disney.

@aisha_al_jaidah

Organically Unique

We talk about the importance of uplifting other women and all things beauty with entrepreneur SAMIA ALSALEH

As Owner and Founder of Organique you are able to empower so many females throughout the beauty industry as they walk through your eponymous doors. Tell us why this is so important to you and your role.

One of the important beliefs that I have is when I started this business to create a space for other ladies to enjoy, to empower and influence because I believe that women should empower each other. Creating a business is something beautiful, it is attached to sending a message to others or helping others to open doors or create their own dreams. It’s not about business at the end, but it’s about the small touches and the impact you have made into others’ lives.

You’ve previously told us that you’re inspired undoubtedly as a collective from your Mother, Grandmother and Aunty. How have they strengthened your position as a strong female in Qatar. What did they do to help you through your personal journey?

I believe that the GCC and Qatar especially have its own heritage and culture. We have a rich past in cosmetics and beauty and now we must build a future noteworthy of that past. This is the main reason I decided to use my grandmother and mother’s natural remedies to create Organique and my SA by Samia cosmetics line. Believe me nothing works better for Qatar’s females’ skin and hair other than our own plants and herbs.

We are all for lifting other women up and fixing each other’s crowns, how do you embrace this mantra and make sure that every woman that walks through Organique’s doors leaves happy.

It’s all about the confidence with which you help others . When the female is confident enough nothing can stop her from achieving her dreams. No one can put an empowered woman down whatever problems that she may have faced because confidence is naturally within, resulting in the better version of her.

We are all for showing appreciation to our loved ones through advice or a gift. Tell us which of your services or products you would recommend that every woman should try.

I will recommend all my products and services because it reflects my personality, my intelligence and how I am confidently beautiful inside and out. When it comes to most I would go for SA hair spa, it’s a complete journey of relaxation and allows you to take care of your most important feature, which is the ladies crown (her hair). It’s time for everybody to escape from their everyday routine and just take time to take care of herself, body, mind, hair and soul.

Knowledge is power. What challenge have you overcome as a female and what advice would you share on account of this experience?

To be an independent business woman walking out of the social box will create some challenges for the ladies in our society. Always remember not to let anyone discourage your ambition. You don’t need a fan club to achieve your goals, be your own motivation. A successful woman is one who can build a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at her.

@samiaalsaleh

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